It’s crazy how time flies! I was going to say most but A LOT of my friends are now getting married, have kids, or are ENGAGED. It’s definitely a beautiful thing. I was invited to help out and attend a friend of mine’s surprise engagement party. It was a great turn out and a very nice spot. I might have to use that spot for a future birthday.

The event took place at Tabaq on U street in the Red Room. We filled the room with glasses of chocolates, balloons, and of keepsakes for the memory of the beautiful event!

On Saturday, July 2, the Nationals will play a traditional doubleheader against the Pirates. The first game will start at 3:35 p.m. with the second game to follow at 7:05 p.m. or later, depending on when the first game is completed.

The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Patriotic T-shirt, presented by The Washington Post.

Post-game fireworks follow the conclusion of the second game!

Some restrictions apply. All tickets are subject to availability, while supplies last and must be purchased online. This offer cannot be redeemed at the box office or by phone.

To celebrate the start of summer, the BID and Washington Harbour are hosting the Waterfront Summer Celebration on Sunday, June 26th from 12 – 3 p.m. Washington Harbour restaurants will be firing up their grills and serving summertime staples including gourmet burgers, crab cake sandwiches, and fresh seafood, giving attendees the ultimate backyard BBQ on the Potomac. The family-friendly event will include a steel drum band, face painting, balloon artist, and lots of fun and games for all ages. The event will culminate in The Great Georgetown Water Balloon Toss at 2 p.m., inviting Washingtonians to recapture their summer camp days and cool off in the biggest battle of its kind in DC history.

Volunteers are needed! If you are interested in helping out at this fun event, please contact Meaghan Calnan at mcalnan@georgetowndc.com.

So I made one of those escapes to NYC and with the LifeKit crew this time. Fun ride for sure! LOL! But anyway this was deja vu for me in NY. Only two years ago I made my way to the Chris Leaan Boutique trunk show at the Dumbo Lofts in Brooklyn but with a designer and it was cold so my memory was slightly different.

I invited everyone I KNEW! Well to later realize I missed some people…sorry guys! =( But anyway as we rode through the city it was soooo many brides getting their pictures taken, like it was amazing. Then when we got near the actual trunk show, there was a bride getting her pictures taken, a “model” getting pictures taken and then after me being lost for a little bit, I found this over pass I remember walking under and they were shooting a dance real under there. When I say NY is full of life, I LOVE IT!

So anyway when we got there it was about time for it to start but just about everyone was setting up shop and I guess with being in visuals, I know how time is of the essence and I love helping set stuff up. So anyway the set up was DOPE!!! It was quite visually appealing. I was impressed with the imagery as well. Their spokesmodel was GORG!!!! Cool chic!

Set Up Pics:::::

Anyway after this I had to eat so got some pizza from a little corner spot and it was DELICIOUS! I love food in NY, it’s always GREAT! I came back and the table was fully set….check it out!!!

And then some friends came through and then I decided it was time for me to venture off and talk to some of the vendors.

Check out my friend/designer Imani in her Imanilia piece!!!

My first stop was Copy & Paste which showcased refurbished denim jackets with studs and fabric added to the collar and other locations on the jacket that made them pretty hot. They also had print sweatshirts with Copy & Paste on it which is extra unique name if you ask me. Come to find out their site doesn’t work….tisk tisk. Well here are a few pictures of their booth.

My next stop was Chouchounette which was an excellent stop! She had some awesome pieces! I saw some necklaces that I need to go back on the site and get. And the ‘I Lied’ shirt is now apart of the wardrobe. The slogan was so catchy, I had to have it. Her site is about ready so here it is www.chouchounette.com

The next stop I made was Monkey Bread which is a book to promote self positivity. It is very creative and cool. I can’t wait to participate in all the things I do in the book. I am going to try to start tomorrow if I can.

The next stop I made was from a familiar face that I met at the first trunk show at Dumbo Lofts. The collection is called Regime which does t-shirts, tanks, and racerback shirts with prints on them for women. The shirts are a good quality as well as are pretty reasonably priced. Check out the flashback post!

Here is Jamel holding up one of his tanks for the Elan Regime Collection::::

Next stop was SWANKY which had shirts with gold chains attacked to them and funky tops with bright colors and lace. I seemed to have walked over while they were doing their interview but it seemed like a cute little collection.

After this there was a table full of vintage jewelry that was amazing! I wish they had more of their jewelry online on their site. They had some really unique pieces and pretty reasonably priced. They had some men’s vintage pieces there as well. Here is their website to look for yourself www.shopsmak.com

After this I headed back and mixed and mingled with the booths at the first building. The first stop I made was at Rewynd Vintage which happened to have the same business card as me. I have only met one other person with the same business card as me. They had some great pieces!!!!! I have to go and check out their website and so should you www.rewyndvintage.com

The next stop was another vintage shop by the name of Esther Woo Vintage. She has a cool website and she had a sweater on it that I still want! It was soooo cute. She had some cool pieces and her and I talked for a little bit. Natural hair is the talk of the town. Check out her website here.

I lastly stopped at my girl Alley Marie’s booth and she had her one of a kind jewelry displayed. She has some amazing pieces!!!! I am glad to have met her at the first trunk show as well. She has a site and her pieces can be seen on her site www.allymarie.com.

Here are just some left over pics from the event::::

Desert anyone….the oatmeal cookies I got from here were YUMMY!!

Mi amigo James mixing blue, red, and white….the AMERICAN way! =)

View from Rosa Mexicano in NY, right across from the Lincoln Center

BDay Cupcakes fro Armon’s 24th Birthday!!!!

Armon and I….I haven’t seen him in like 4 years….it was great seeing yah and for your birthday!!!! =)

Back by popular demand – Washington Nationals Ladies Night Party – Thursday, June 16 at Nationals Park. A pregame party will be held from 4:30-7:00 pm followed by the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:05 pm. The pregame event includes drink specials, music and entertainment and a special Ladies Night gift. Men are welcome too. Tickets are just $40 total for both the happy hour event and a field level game ticket ($100 value). The happy hour event will be held in the 1st and Potomac Street Party Tent – the pregame party area is a covered space and the event will be held rain or shine. Can’t make it to Happy Hour? Purchase a $25 Ladies Night ticket to the game. All Ladies Night tickets will include $10 in added value food and beverage credit to be used during the game.